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Title:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher"
Volume 6, Slice 6
Note: Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz, Juliet Sutherland and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Cockaigne' to 'Columbus, Christopher'" is a comprehensive reference work in the field of general knowledge, likely produced during the early 20th century. This volume represents a section of a larger encyclopedic effort that covers various articles, definitions, and notable figures from a wide range of disciplines, including history, literature, and science. The content primarily focuses on a broad array of topics, with articles about mythical places like Cockaigne and individuals such as Christopher Columbus. The opening of this volume features initial articles that provide insights into eclectic subjects such as Cockaigne, an imaginary utopian land of plenty, and various biological, historical, and cultural entries including detailed examinations of the cockatoo, cock-fighting, and influential personalities such as Sir Alexander Cockburn. Each entry signifies a commitment to documenting knowledge in a structured format, aimed at enriching readers’ understanding of diverse topics. This section serves as a gateway to the more extensive knowledge contained within the entire encyclopedia, setting a scholarly tone for the subsequent articles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
EBook No.: 31855
Published: Apr 1, 2010
Downloads: 514
Language: English
Subject: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
LoCC: General Works: Encyclopedias
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher"
Volume 6, Slice 6
Note: Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz, Juliet Sutherland and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Cockaigne' to 'Columbus, Christopher'" is a comprehensive reference work in the field of general knowledge, likely produced during the early 20th century. This volume represents a section of a larger encyclopedic effort that covers various articles, definitions, and notable figures from a wide range of disciplines, including history, literature, and science. The content primarily focuses on a broad array of topics, with articles about mythical places like Cockaigne and individuals such as Christopher Columbus. The opening of this volume features initial articles that provide insights into eclectic subjects such as Cockaigne, an imaginary utopian land of plenty, and various biological, historical, and cultural entries including detailed examinations of the cockatoo, cock-fighting, and influential personalities such as Sir Alexander Cockburn. Each entry signifies a commitment to documenting knowledge in a structured format, aimed at enriching readers’ understanding of diverse topics. This section serves as a gateway to the more extensive knowledge contained within the entire encyclopedia, setting a scholarly tone for the subsequent articles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
EBook No.: 31855
Published: Apr 1, 2010
Downloads: 514
Language: English
Subject: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
LoCC: General Works: Encyclopedias
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.